Community

I love nothing more than a pint in one of Cardiff Central’s many local pubs, along with an opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new ones. Pubs are fantastic community assets but across the country 3 a day are closing down. I’m supporting the ‘Long Live the Local’ campaign launched this week by Britain’s Beer Alliance. The campaign …

A lot of constituents have been in touch recently about homelessness issues in Cardiff Central. I work with local Councillors, Council Officers and the police to make sure that helping homeless people is a priority. The 2014 Welsh Housing Act places a statutory duty on Councils to help those who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. This focus on …

Yes, fight to save your library, but don’t forget the real reason why it’s under threat. Since the start of the 2010 Lib Dem Tory coalition government, libraries across the country have been faced with closure. This Libraries Week I’m celebrating our local libraries in Cardiff Central. Libraries are one of society’s great equalisers. They bring knowledge, for free, to …